Prior to European Contacts, Native Americans Were Not Exclusively Nomadic

question 21

Essay

Prior to European contacts, Native Americans were not exclusively nomadic, nor did they live exclusively in small villages. Many lived in major cities. Describe such cities, using Cahokia as an example.

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Definitions:

Peptidoglycans

A complex polymer of amino sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural support and shape.

Koch's Postulates

A set of criteria for establishing a causative relationship between a microbe and a disease, including isolation, reproduction of symptoms, and re-isolation of the microbe.

Identifying Pathogens

The process of determining the specific microorganisms or viruses causing disease in an organism, typically using laboratory methods.

Botox

A drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, used cosmetically to remove wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing facial muscles and medically to treat certain muscle conditions.